the concern about this dates back to 2007 when a number of aging fields in new jersey and new york were taken out of commission because of the presence of lead. since then, the consumer product safety commission has determined that young children are not at risk from exposure to lead on these fields. but that has not put an end to the questions. in montgomery county, fields have been installed at three schools, most recently walter johnson in bethesda. this week, the western montgomery county citizens advisory board asked the county to investigate the safety, health, environmental and financial impacts of artificial turf, with a careful review of any new scientific information. in the meantime, there are no plans to limit play on turf fields like this one. in fact, there are rec councils and some schools in the county that are lining up to get funding to install more turf fields just like this one. 9 news now. >>> school and recreation officials in montgomery county are advocates of the turf fields because they save on maintenance costs. >>> good morning. thank you for watching 9 news n